By-Line: Patrick Appolonia, Communications and Marketing, Palm Coast Government
Earlier this week, the Palm Coast Fire Department conducted a three-day joint training exercise with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office – the latest in a series of training efforts undertaken by the two agencies to prepare for various emergencies.
Held at the Long Creek Nature Preserve, the exercise saw the two agencies responding to simulated emergency calls involving a victim of a jet-skiing accident who required serious medical attention. Each scenario incorporated the use of one of five boats provided by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, which worked collaboratively with the Fire Department to engage, stabilize, and transport the patient safely back to shore aboard the vessel so that emergency medical procedures could be implemented.
“Emergencies can have complex variables, and this training incorporates a number of those variables – from unpredictability, to performing under pressure in an unfamiliar environment,” said Lt. Dan Driscoll of the Palm Coast Fire Department. “We want to thank our partners at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office for conducting this training with us and working side-by-side so that we can all be as prepared as possible for any emergency.”
Over three days, nearly 60 members of the Palm Coast Fire Department participated in the exercise. Learn more about the Palm Coast Fire Department by visitinghttps://www.palmcoast.gov/fire or follow @PalmCoastFire on social media.
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